Add 8/16 and 5/54
8/16 + 5/54 is 16/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432 - Add the two like fractions:
216/432 + 40/432 = 216 + 40/432 = 256/432 - 256/432 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 8/16 + 5/54 = 16/27
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